17 of the best new buildings in the world, according to architecture experts

Justin Alexander + Edward Birch The best buildings are functional and beautiful at the same time. Architecture and design website Architizer recently honored the top new buildings in the world at its annual A+ Awards.

From thousands of entries, winners were selected by both a jury and popular-choice vote in each of 113 categories. A selection of the jury's winners is below — you can see the complete list here.

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BEST MIXED USE SPACE: House of Vans, a creative venue in London for skateboarding enthusiasts.

Tim Greatreax

By Tim Greatrex Architect

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BEST APARTMENT: Pivot, a New York studio with transforming walls and a secret bedroom.

Robert Garneau

By Architecture Workshop PC

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BEST HOTEL/RESORT: Manshausen Island Resort, a hotel in the Steigen Archipelago off the coast of Northern Norway.

Siggen Stinessen

By Stinessen Arkitektur AS

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BEST HIGHER ED/RESEARCH FACILITY: The New School of Architecture at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.